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M541 YWF

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 YWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 83,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,532 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 79,531 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 75,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,789 miles

advise rear discos slightly out banlce

Fail 23 May 2011 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear discos slightly out banlce

Pass 25 May 2010 53,936 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,893 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine under cover fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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M541 YWF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M541 YWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M541 YWF registered?

M541 YWF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M541 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M541 YWF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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